Finst raises €8m Series A to expand its AFM‑regulated crypto platform across 30 EU countries, grow staking with higher yields, and broaden assets as majors trade lower. Summary Finst closed an €8m Series A led by Endeit Capital, lifting total funding to €15m alongside backers including Spinnin’ Records founder Eelko van Kooten and DEGIRO co‑founder…
Charles Schwab’s $10t research arm says crypto value clusters in base networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum, not infrastructure, and urges a 3-layer lens for the market. Summary The total crypto market cap was about 3.169 trillion dollars as of 31 December 2025, with the largest layer‑1 blockchains’ native assets representing 78% of this value. Schwab’s three defined sectors—foundational networks,…
Vietnam launches a strict pilot licensing regime for crypto exchanges as banks, brokers, and Tether move to build regulated digital asset platforms. Summary Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance and State Securities Commission have introduced a pilot licensing regime for crypto trading platforms under Resolution 05/2025/NQ-CP. Securities firms and banks, including SSI, VIX, MBBank, Techcombank, and VPBank,…
Crypto markets suffer a brutal $1.08b long wipeout as 182k traders are liquidated in 24 hours. Summary Over 182,000 traders were liquidated in 24 hours, with total forced closures reaching $1.08 billion, almost entirely from long positions. Bitcoin and Ethereum longs saw hundreds of millions wiped, while derivatives venues like Hyperliquid, Bybit, Binance, and Bitget…
Ripple’s Monica Long says stablecoins will anchor global settlement as crypto enters a 2026 ‘production era,’ raising questions about XRP’s role. Summary Monica Long says stablecoins will be the core settlement layer as Visa, Stripe and banks embed them into B2B payment flows. She predicts a 2026 ‘production era’ where ETFs, tokenized Treasuries, and custody…
XRP price extended its losing streak to a sixth day on Wednesday as waning institutional appetite and a sector-wide sell-off pushed prices below the critical $2.00 support level. Summary XRP price has lost the $2 key psychological support level after dropping 11% over the past week. XRP ETFs lost their seven-day inflow streak on Tuesday….
Mantle’s price has declined over 22% in the past two weeks, largely tracking a broader market correction. However, several emerging technical signals suggest the token’s downtrend may be reaching an inflection point. Summary Mantle price has fallen 22% from its January high. Prevalent bearish market sentiment and a drop in speculative trading has kept its…
Ethereum price slipped below the psychological $3,000 level as selling pressure increased across spot and derivatives markets. Summary Ethereum dropped under $3,000 after $229M in spot ETF outflows ended a five-day inflow streak. Derivatives data shows position unwinding, while RSI and Bollinger Bands point to near-term weakness. CryptoQuant data shows exchange reserves at multi-year lows,…
Seeker users can now claim and stake SKR tokens in Solana Mobile’s ecosystem, unlocking rewards, governance, and app participation. Summary Solana Mobile has launched the SKR airdrop for Seeker phone holders, with 2B tokens available for users and developers. SKR powers staking, governance, app curation, and device security in the Solana Mobile ecosystem. The token…
Crypto prices today fell as selling pressure returned across global markets, pushing Bitcoin below the $90,000 level and dragging most major altcoins lower. Summary Bitcoin fell below $90,000 as selling pressure hit crypto markets Liquidations surged past $1 billion amid rising global tensions Short-term outlook remains volatile, with downside and rebound risks At press time,…
